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<p>HMRC take taxpayer confidentiality seriously. Of the tens of thousands of items
of communication that HMRC have sent to taxpayers in recent months about their disguised
remuneration usage, HMRC are aware of fewer than 10 occasions where confidential information
was sent to the wrong taxpayer in error. In these circumstances HMRC follow the necessary
processes to undertake corrective action.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC issue settlement calculations
to those who have come forward to settle their tax affairs based on the information
they provided to HMRC. The settlement offer letter explains that they can ask HMRC
to reconsider the calculations if they believe the figures set out in the letter are
not correct.</p><p> </p><p>To maintain a consistent approach, the terms of any settlement
opportunity must fall within HMRC’s published Litigation and Settlement Strategy and
apply equally to all those who may wish to take up the opportunity. As set out in
the Litigation and Settlement Strategy, HMRC will only settle for an amount that is
consistent with the law.</p>
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